Daitengu
Demo
Designers Note
Daitengu is a bold, stylized Japanese-inspired font with sharp edges and dramatic strokes, perfect for headlines, logos, or creative projects seeking an edgy, traditional-yet-modern aesthetic. Its unique character design evokes samurai and folklore themes, making it ideal for gaming, branding, or cultural designs demanding strong visual impact and authenticity.
I have always been fascinated by Tengu - a mythical creature from Japan. Tengu are usually depicted with a red face, a very long nose, white moustaches and a funny hat. They used to be regarded as harbingers of war, but over the centuries, their image softened and they became the protective spirits of mountains and forests.
Daitengu means ‘greater tengu’ and stems from the Genpei Jōsuiki - an extended version of the ‘The Tale of the Heike’ - an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan.
So, now you know about tengu, end of the history lesson!
Daitengu is an epic brush font. I made it with a soft brush and China ink (like most of my brush fonts), but instead of forming the glyphs I saw in my head, I let the brush do the work. A more ‘zen’ approach to brushwork if you will! The result is a messy, organic brush font with a lot of spirit.
I have always been fascinated by Tengu - a mythical creature from Japan. Tengu are usually depicted with a red face, a very long nose, white moustaches and a funny hat. They used to be regarded as harbingers of war, but over the centuries, their image softened and they became the protective spirits of mountains and forests.
Daitengu means ‘greater tengu’ and stems from the Genpei Jōsuiki - an extended version of the ‘The Tale of the Heike’ - an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan.
So, now you know about tengu, end of the history lesson!
Daitengu is an epic brush font. I made it with a soft brush and China ink (like most of my brush fonts), but instead of forming the glyphs I saw in my head, I let the brush do the work. A more ‘zen’ approach to brushwork if you will! The result is a messy, organic brush font with a lot of spirit.
Character Map
Font Detail
| Font Name: | Daitengu |
| Designer Name: | Hanoded |
| Font License: | Demo |
| Commercial License: | https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/hanoded/daitengu/ |
| Website: | https://www.hanodedfonts.com |